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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.46, 3,986.11 and 1,562.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.46, 3,986.11 and 1,562.17 is: 2,155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.46 : 3,986.11 = 1,562.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.46/3,986.11 = 1,562.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.46x = 3,986.11 × 1,562.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.46x = 6,226,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,226,981.46/2,888.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.81

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